Bringing light to Tanzanian homes, including those on the outskirts of urban areas, is more than a job for Solar Sister entrepreneurs. Solar Sister stands out by championing a unique approach: women empowering women. Our model thrives on mutual understanding and shared life experiences, and it’s a potent force.
Since 2018, Solar Sister Entrepreneur Suzan Henry has made a difference in her community. Her ventures—a jointly owned shop, a micro-lending group, and a pioneering bike shop in collaboration with Global Bike—are more than businesses. They’re platforms for women to unite, sharing insights and profits to enhance their lives.
Despite its proximity to the city of Moshi, Suzan’s community grapples with erratic electricity. Because of this, her solar lamps, especially the lanterns, are in high demand. Grace Emmanuel, who crossed paths with Suzan through the bike shop initiative, became the proud owner of the first d.light solar lantern Suzan sold. More than a lantern, it sports a light, a radio, and a charging port. It is a sought-after product, especially when four days pass without electricity.
Grace cherishes the lantern’s versatility, from providing entertainment while cooking to being an indispensable ally in farm work, especially during harvest seasons. Its brightness outshines other options on the market. Grace trusts Suzan for her reliability and plans to expand her solar collection to include a lantern for her children and a clean cookstove.
“I know that Suzan’s lanterns are durable,” Grace explains. “The ones in the market don’t last long. Also, Suzan is trustworthy; we know where she lives,” Grace smiles. “The sellers in the market are here today, gone tomorrow, and you might only meet them once.”
Moreover, the lanterns serve practical purposes beyond household use. The Maasai find them helpful in herding animals at night, and local hunters borrow them for nighttime expeditions of hunting rabbit and antelope.
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